[[events]] name = "Coming Home to Contra" links = ["https://nbcds.org/coming-home-to-contra/"] start_date = "2022-04-09" end_date = "2022-04-10" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Mill Valley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Stringrays", "StringFire!"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Susan Petrick"] price = "$80-$115" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Faultline Frolic" links = ["https://nbcds.org/faultline-frolic-2022/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/524008485845321/"] start = "2022-06-17T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2022-06-19T14:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Rosa" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Notorious"] callers = ["Frannie Marr"] price = "$160" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Aftershock" links = ["https://nbcds.org/event/post-faultline-petaluma-contra/"] start = "2022-06-19T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2022-06-19T21:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Petaluma" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Notorious"] callers = ["Frannie Marr"] price = "$10-$17" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Family Week" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/familyweek/"] start_date = "2022-06-26" end_date = "2022-07-02" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Cruz" styles = ["ecd", "scd", "contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balance the Bay" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/btb2022/"] start_date = "2022-08-12" end_date = "2022-08-14" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Francisco" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Syncopaths", "The Dam Beavers"] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Lindsey Dono"] price = "$30-$175" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Echo Summit Dance Camp" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/echo-summit-dance-camp-2022/"] start = "2022-09-16T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2022-09-18T15:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Eloise & Co.", "Singularity"] callers = ["Bob Isaacs", "Cis Hinkle"] price = "$300-$330" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Foggy Moon Ball" links = ["https://www.facebook.com/events/804242900788423/", "https://montereycontradance.org/index.html"] start = "2022-11-05T17:40:00-08:00" end = "2022-11-05T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Joyride"] callers = ["Susan Petrick"] price = "$15-$30" organisation = "Monterey Contra Dance Community" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fall Frolick" links = ["https://www.bacds.org/camps/fallwk2022/"] start_date = "2022-12-02" end_date = "2022-12-04" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Healdsburg" styles = ["ecd", "balfolk", "contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Audrey Knuth", "Jon Berger", "Rebecca King", "Jim Oakden", "Jeffrey Spero", "Christopher Jacoby", "Sande Gillette"] price = "$375" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Carnivale" links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"] start = "2023-01-13T19:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-01-15T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Notorious", "Riptide", "The Free Raisins"] callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Seth Tepfer", "Will Mentor"] price = "$120-$195" organisation = "Sierra Music and Arts Institute" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fiddling Frog" links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/"] start = "2023-02-24T19:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-02-26T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Pasadena" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Root System", "The Dam Beavers"] callers = ["Gaye Fifer", "Jeremy Korr"] price = "$85-$190" organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Epicenter" links = ["https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2023/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/1274767079982894/", "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426278460928839/posts/3306456466244353/"] start = "2023-03-31T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2023-04-02T18:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Mill Valley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["The Latter Day Lizards", "The Figments"] callers = ["Cis Hinkle", "Lindsey Dono"] price = "$90-$175" organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/nbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Camp Sturtevant" links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/camp-sturtevant/"] start = "2023-05-26T13:45:00-07:00" end = "2023-05-29T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Los Angeles" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Uncle Farmer"] callers = ["Susan Petrick"] organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Balance the Bay" links = ["https://bacds.org/camps/btb2023/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/956293198944366/"] start = "2023-08-11T19:30:00-07:00" end = "2023-08-13T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Francisco" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Nova", "The Gaslight Tinkers"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Michael Karcher"] price = "$30-$180" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Labor Day Dance Away" links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/labor-day-dance-away-2021/"] start_date = "2023-09-01" end_date = "2023-09-04" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Julian" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/california.yaml" [[events]] name = "Harvest Moon" links = ["https://www.sbcds.org/hm/"] start_date = "2023-10-13" end_date = "2023-10-15" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Santa Barbara" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Stringrays", "Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Will Mentor", "Jacqui Grennan"] price = "$70-$175" organisation = "Santa Barbara Contra Dance Society" source = "events/usa/sbcds.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-10-28/"] start = "2023-10-28T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2023-10-28T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community is thrilled to be back for our 7th annual Foggy Moon Contra Dance Weekend! Join us for three days of dancing to nationally renowned musicians and callers in beautiful downtown Monterey, California. Spots fill up fast, so register today! November 3-5, 2023 Music by Elixir and The Free Raisins Calling by Nils Fredland and Lindsey Dono at the Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino el Estero in Monterey, CA Dance with us Friday night through Sunday night in beautiful Monterey, CA The YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula is an airy WWII-era wooden USO dance hall, just a short walk from the ocean and historic downtown Monterey. Healthy light snacks will be provided every day, all day, with tables indoors and out The details of our COVID policy will be finalized later, but our regular dance series has a policy of masks optional at this time. We will have good quality paper masks available, for those who would like to use them, and we will work to ensure ventilation in the hall, no matter the weather Work scholarships available! More information available on our website""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/foggy-moon-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2023-11-03T18:30:00-04:00" end = "2023-11-05T22:00:00-05:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Elixir", "The Free Raisins"] callers = ["Lindsey Dono", "Nils Fredland"] organisation = "Monterey Contra Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-11-12/"] start = "2023-11-12T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-12T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-16/"] start = "2023-11-16T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-16T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Green Gates"] callers = ["Kalia Kliban"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "Bay Area Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2023-11-25/"] start = "2023-11-25T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-25T21:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-11-26/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance-2/2023-11-26/", "https://sfbaycontra.org/#event=76893451;instance=20231126160000"] start = "2023-11-26T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-26T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$15-$20" organisation = "Hayward Contra" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-11-30/"] start = "2023-11-30T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-11-30T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-07/"] start = "2023-12-07T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-07T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Whiskey Brothers Trio"] callers = ["Celia Ramsay"] organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/#event=76909377;instance=20231210153000", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-12-10/"] start = "2023-12-10T15:30:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-10T19:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Janie Rothfield, Allan Carr & Daniel Steinberg"] callers = ["Frannie Marr"] price = "$20-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2023-12-21/"] start = "2023-12-21T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-21T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Paul Kotapish, Christopher Jacoby, Valerie Rose"] callers = ["Eric Black"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2023-12-24/"] start = "2023-12-24T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2023-12-24T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-04/"] start = "2024-01-04T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-04T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Contra Carnivale" links = ["https://contracarnivale.org/"] start_date = "2024-01-12" end_date = "2024-01-14" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Elixir", "The Syncopaths", "Eloise & Co."] callers = ["Nils Fredland", "Cis Hinkle", "Susan Petrick"] organisation = "TryContra" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-01-14/"] start = "2024-01-14T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-14T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-01-18/"] start = "2024-01-18T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-18T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Corwin Zekley & Grace Fellows"] callers = ["Alan Winston"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-01-27/"] start = "2024-01-27T17:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-27T21:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Kira Ott, Liam Lewis, Jeffrey Spero"] callers = ["Susie Kendig"] price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-01-28/"] start = "2024-01-28T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-01-28T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-01/"] start = "2024-02-01T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-01T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Cain Raisers"] callers = ["Ric Goldman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-02-11/"] start = "2024-02-11T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-11T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-15/"] start = "2024-02-15T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-15T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Green Gates"] callers = ["Charlie Fenton"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ February 17: The String Bean Serenaders, with Erik Hoffman calling! This new local Old-Time band features Marta Lynch and Barbara Cameron on fiddle, with Craig Mitchell and Greg Meyer. Erik Hoffman, from Berkeley, is a true legend in contra dance—multi-instrumentalist, choreographer, and caller—and we are so glad to have him to return to call for us. Come find out what all the excitement is about! Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. Prices: $12 General $10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-2/"] start = "2024-02-17T18:40:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-17T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The String Bean Serenaders"] callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley English Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-22/"] start = "2024-02-22T19:15:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-22T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Fiddling Frog Contra Dance Weekend" details = "A full weekend of great contra dancing to fabulous bands and skillful callers in Pasadena, CA. Callers Lisa Greenleaf and Susan Michaels, bands are Stomp Rocket (Dave Langford, Bethany Waickman & Glen Loper) & Engine Room (Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, Alex Sturbaum). Check out the website for more information including Google Form Registration and methods of payment." links = ["https://www.caldancecoop.org/special-events/fiddling-frog/", "https://cdss.org/event/fiddling-frog-contra-dance-weekend/"] start = "2024-02-23T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-25T23:15:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Pasadena" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true bands = ["Engine Room", "Stomp Rocket"] callers = ["Lisa Greenleaf", "Susan Michaels"] organisation = "California Dance Co-Operative" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-02-24/"] start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-24T21:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-02-24/"] start = "2024-02-24T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-24T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Cain Raisers"] callers = ["Dane Wallinga"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-02-25/"] start = "2024-02-25T16:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-25T19:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-02-29/"] start = "2024-02-29T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-02-29T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Leap Frogs"] callers = ["Deanna Rubin"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-03-02/"] start = "2024-03-02T18:30:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Spring Bling Contra Dance" details = """ March 2nd: Rescheduled, now our Spring Bling! Contra Dance with The Little Big Band, and Kelsey Hartman calling! Drag out those fancy togs and don that glitter and glitz, it’s time to step lively, and put on the Ritz! Marta Lynch and Bob Silberstein playing the tunes, and Kelsey’s calling, will definitely get us in the mood to dance! Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance-3/"] start = "2024-03-02T18:40:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-02T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Little Big Band"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-07/"] start = "2024-03-07T20:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-07T22:30:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra", "ecd"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Erik Hoffman"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-03-09/"] start = "2024-03-09T19:00:00-08:00" end = "2024-03-09T22:00:00-08:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-03-10/"] start = "2024-03-10T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-10T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-03-16/"] start = "2024-03-16T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-16T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-03-21/"] start = "2024-03-21T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-21T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Corn Likkers"] callers = ["Eric Black"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-03-23/"] start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-23T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-03-23/"] start = "2024-03-23T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-23T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-03-24/"] start = "2024-03-24T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-03-24T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-04/"] start = "2024-04-04T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-04T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Seth Tepfer"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Epicenter dance weekend" links = ["https://nbcds.org/epicenter-2024/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/907102560774142/"] start = "2024-04-05T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-07T17:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Mill Valley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["The Free Raisins", "Genticorum"] callers = ["Seth Tepfer", "Alex Deis-Lauby"] organisation = "North Bay Country Dance" source = "events/usa/trycontra.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-04-06/"] start = "2024-04-06T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-06/"] start = "2024-04-06T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-06T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Queer Contra Dance Camp" details = "Queer Contra Dance Camp is a queer-normative contra dance weekend in the California redwoods with incredible talent and an enthusiastic and friendly community." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/queercamp.html", "https://cdss.org/event/queer-contra-dance-camp/2024-04-12/"] start = "2024-04-12T18:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-14T15:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Aptos" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Nimbus", "River Road"] callers = ["Andy Shore", "Isaac Banner"] price = "$125-$500" organisation = "San Francisco Bay Queer Contra Dance" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-04-13/"] start = "2024-04-13T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-13T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-04-13/"] start = "2024-04-13T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-13T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-04-14/"] start = "2024-04-14T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-14T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-04-18/"] start = "2024-04-18T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-18T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Doe Taryn"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-04-20/"] start = "2024-04-20T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-20T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Anaheim Contra Dance" details = """ Anaheim Contra Dances are held every 4th Saturday January-November 6:30-9:30pm PST.  Always live music! Family-friendly, no partner required.  Easy introductory lesson for beginners @ 6:30pm. Free parking.""" links = ["https://www.thelivingtradition.org/tltbodydance.html", "https://cdss.org/event/anaheim-contra-dance/2024-04-27/"] start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-27T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Anaheim" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$12-$18" organisation = "The Living Tradition" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-04-27/"] start = "2024-04-27T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-27T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-04-28/", "https://www.facebook.com/events/419238437381766/"] start = "2024-04-28T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-04-28T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-02/"] start = "2024-05-02T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-02T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Deanna Rubin"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Monterey Contra Dance" details = """ Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! Lessons at 6:40; dance starts at 7 PM. ​Prices: $12 General ​$10 Members of MCDC, BACDS, CDSS or other sister organizations $5 active military & full-time students, with ID FREE! for children 12 & under ​""" links = ["https://montereycontradance.org/index.html", "https://cdss.org/event/monterey-contra-dance/2024-05-04/"] start = "2024-05-04T18:40:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-04T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Monterey" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Monterey Country Dance Community" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Circle Left" details = "Circle Left is a gender-neutral contra dance in Oakland on the first Saturday of the month." links = ["https://www.queercontradance.org/circleleft.html", "https://cdss.org/event/circle-left/2024-05-04/"] start = "2024-05-04T21:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-05T01:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Oakland" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true price = "$5-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "San Luis Obispo Monthly Contra Dance" details = "Live music and gender-neutral calling at the monthly contra dance in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dances are monthly on the 2nd Saturday. 6:30 lesson, dancing until 9:30." links = ["https://www.cccds.org/schedule/", "https://cdss.org/event/san-luis-obispo-monthly-contra-dance/2024-05-11/"] start = "2024-05-11T18:30:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-11T21:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "San Luis Obispo" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true bands = ["Little Big Band"] callers = ["Kelsey Hartman"] price = "$10" organisation = "Central Coast Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Sacramento Contra Dance" details = """ Contra Dancing in Sacramento! Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 7-10PM, at 4623 T St., Sacramento. Check our website for details. Cost: $12 for adults; $8 for college students with ID; $5 for dancers under 18; $25 maximum for families (cash or check). If cost is the only thing preventing you being being there, please talk to the greeters at the door.""" links = ["https://sactocds.wordpress.com/", "https://cdss.org/event/sacramento-ca-contra-dance-2nd-and-4th-saturdays/2024-05-11/"] start = "2024-05-11T19:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-11T22:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Sacramento" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$5-$12" organisation = "Sacramento Country Dance Society" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Hayward Contra Dance" details = """ We typically dance on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month. For years, the Hayward Contra has drawn dancers from all over the Bay Area and beyond. Some of the unique features that have drawn a loyal following are: Hayward is centrally located and the venue, The Hill and Valley Club, 1808 ‘B’ Street, Hayward, CA, is easy to reach by BART or car. As a weekend dance, we have attracted dancers with busy work schedules. Meeting in the afternoon from 4-7pm, dancers coming from greater distances were able to manage the travel time both before and after the dances. Our venue, the Hill and Valley Club, is one of the airiest dance halls in the bay area. These features have allowed us to attract a very diverse multigenerational crowd that is comfortable with our gender-neutral atmosphere. Details at our website. We also have a Facebook group.""" links = ["https://sfbaycontra.org/", "https://cdss.org/event/hayward-ca-contra-dance/2024-05-12/"] start = "2024-05-12T16:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-12T19:00:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Hayward" styles = ["contra"] workshop = false social = true price = "$15-$20" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml" [[events]] name = "Berkeley Contra Dance" details = """ BACDS (Bay Area Country Dance Society) presents dances every Thursday night (except holidays) at Christ Church Berkeley, 2138 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA. Contra dancing happens on the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursday of the month, from 8pm to 10:30pm. English Country Dancing happens on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, from 7:45pm to 10pm. Both are are preceded by beginners’ lessons. In addition, there is an experienced English dance on the 4th Saturday of the month from 7:30pm to 10pm at the same location. Details at our website. We also have Facebook groups: Berkeley Contra Dance Berkeley English Country Dance""" links = ["https://bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/", "https://cdss.org/event/berkeley-ca-contra-and-english-dances/2024-05-16/"] start = "2024-05-16T20:00:00-07:00" end = "2024-05-16T22:30:00-07:00" country = "USA" state = "CA" city = "Berkeley" styles = ["contra"] workshop = true social = true callers = ["Alan Winston"] price = "$6-$25" organisation = "CDSS" source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"